whanau
An extended familyAn extended family.
/ˈfaːnaʉ/
Meaning
1 senses(New Zealand, uncountable, usually)An extended family.
Origin
From Māori whānau (“extended family; genus”).From Māori whānau (“extended family; genus”).
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Forms
plural: whanau / whanausLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable